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Hank Philbrick

An American friend of Ukridge who gets involved in his schemes.

minor

Also known as Hank, Poor old Hank

First appearance: ukridge stories

Hank Philbrick shows up with force in Ukridge Sees Her Through. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Drunk man found sitting on pavement, smoking two cigars, wearing hat on foot.
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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Large Supporting Cast
  • Protagonist
  • Core Scheme Participants
  • Romantic and Financial Targets

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Ukridge’s sudden, uncharacteristic sentimentality and his confession that he might have been a wealthy, respec…

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